St. Cloud priest sentenced after having sex with woman he was counseling for sexual abuse
A priest who had sex with a woman who he was counseling following her previous sexual abuse was sentenced to more than three years in prison Wednesday, according to the Stearns County Attorney’s Office.
St. Cloud police seek help ID'ing suspects in vandalism, burglary during unrest last month
The St. Cloud Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying 14 suspects in a burglary that occurred during the unrest in the city last month.
Neighbor rescues man pinned under riding lawn mower in Stearns County
A neighbor helped rescue a man who was pinned under his lawn mower in rural Stearns County Friday.
Man dies after drowning incident in Stearns County, Minnesota
A man has died after a near-drowning incident Saturday in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Air quality alert issued for parts of Minnesota, including Twin Cities metro, due to unhealthy ozone levels
The Twin Cities metro area is included in an air quality alert due to an increase in ground-level ozone, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Surviving COVID-19: Athletic Minnesota dad spent nearly 1 month on ventilator
A Sauk Rapids, Minnesota man who used to compete in grueling obstacle course races recently battled through the biggest challenge of his life: COVID-19.
Search for suspect in assault of store employee ends in death investigation in Waite Park
What began as investigation into an assault on a store employee at a mall ended with the suspect apparently taking his own life after a brief chase by police, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.
Charges: St. Cloud officer shot in the hand after struggle with 18-year-old that led to rumors, unrest
An 18-year-old from Waite Park is facing felony charges for his role in an incident in St. Cloud that left a St. Cloud Police Officer with a gunshot wound.
St. Cloud police use tear gas to disperse crowd, arrest nearly 40 after another night of unrest
Unrest in St. Cloud, Minnesota continued overnight as police reported numerous arrests after a crowd vandalized a liquor store.
Rumors fuel unrest in St. Cloud, Minnesota after suspect shoots police officer in hand
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota say an 18-year-old man shot an officer in the hand during an arrest early Monday morning.
Diocese of St. Cloud, abuse survivors reach tentative deal that includes Chapter 11 bankruptcy, $22.5M fund
The Diocese of St. Cloud announced Tuesday it has reached an agreement with the survivors of clergy sexual abuse on a framework for a resolution of all clergy sexual abuse claims against the diocese and area parishes.
Controversy over Shady's Hometown Tavern heads to the courtroom
The debate over the potential opening of a small-town bar and events center in Stearns County moved from Albany’s Railroad Avenue on Monday to a virtual courtroom on Friday. Attorney General Keith Ellison joined in on the proceedings.
Missing boy who was fishing near St. Cloud dam found safe
A missing nine-year-old boy, who was last seen fishing near a dam in St. Cloud has been found safe, according to St. Cloud police.
Shady's bar owner backs down from plans to reopen against Minnesota governor's executive orders
A bar owner in Stearns County is backing down from his plans to reopen the six establishments he owns in the area against the governor’s Stay Safe MN executive order.
Minnesota AG sues Albany bar owner planning to reopen unlawfully Monday
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit to prevent a chain of bars and restaurants from opening unlawfully Monday after the business’ owner announced his intention to do so.
Pilgrim's Pride plant implements COVID-19 mitigation efforts after uptick in cases, activists want more
Workers at Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry Processing Plant raised concerns over fears for their health inside the facility as COVID-19 cases have exploded.
As COVID-19 testing ramps up, New York Times says St. Cloud is poised for next biggest outbreak
A coronavirus outbreak in Stearns County is getting national attention after the New York Times labeled St. Cloud as the number one most likely place in the country for the next big flare-up.
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Stearns County, Minnesota
A 57-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Employees at two Stearns County food processing plants test positive for COVID-19
Employees at two food processing plants in Stearns County, Minnesota have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Stearns County leaders.
4-year-old boy suffers serious head injury in ATV crash in St. Augusta, Minnesota
A 4-year-old boy was seriously injured in an ATV crash Saturday afternoon in Stearns County, Minnesota.